
Get under somebody’s skin
Negative Emotion
Used to express negative feelings; it implies that something is particularly annoying or upsetting.
The way he chews with his mouth open just gets under my skin.
Colloquial Speech
Common in casual conversation; may be inappropriate in formal contexts like business meetings or academic papers.
I can't concentrate when she taps her pen; it really gets under my skin.
Emotional Response
Often used to show the speaker's irritation has an emotional component, not simply a logical one.
He's always interrupting me, and it's starting to get under my skin.
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